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'Piyaa Albela' very close to my heart: Sooraj Barjatya

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Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya has announced his latest production titled "Piyaa Albela", which is a modern day take on Vishwamitra and Menaka's love story. He says the project is close to his heart.

"I'm delighted to announce that my long-awaited project 'Piyaa Albela' will premiere on Zee TV. It is a project which is very close to my heart as I have been working on it for the last eight years to develop it for a TV show," Barjatya said in a statement.

Th filmmaker, known for family dramas like "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" and "Hum Saath Saath Hain", feels his persistence and belief in the show's story, has made it a reality today.

 

"Retelling an ancient story in a modern context adds richness to the human drama across the ages," added the veteran filmmaker.

The 40-second teaser, launched here on Monday generates curiosity among the audience without giving too much of a hint about the love saga.

--IANS

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First Published: Jan 30 2017 | 5:36 PM IST

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